SeasonMapSousse weather in January
Tunisia
January in Sousse: nice, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Sousse · #603 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sousse climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sousse in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sousse's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSousse's best weather comes in June, July and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Sousse in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresThe medina keeps daytime hours for tourists but the town's own cafes and grills stay dark until sunset, then run half the night. Beach hotels carry on more or less as normal. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sousse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sousse?
Sousse in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sousse?
- January in Sousse: nice, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sousse on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Sousse in January?
- In January, Sousse averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 7.6°C, with about 11.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sousse in January?
- Sousse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in January.
Other months in Sousse
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Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Tunis' Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 15 Jan, and Hammamet's Resorts shut for the winter around 15 Nov – 15 Mar.